Muhammad Ali’s 60th Anniversary ‘Victory Celebration’ on Washington Avenue
Read Time: < 1 min The Washington Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) is set to host a landmark tribute event honoring the unparalleled legacy of Muhammad Ali, commemorating the 60th anniversary of his historic victory over Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Experience the life-changing history and timeline of Muhammad Ali and celebrate the […]
Open House Miami: Inaugural Event Showcases Places that Make the Magic City
Read Time: 2 mins We’re thrilled to share that a new international event – Open House Miami – is making its debut March 1st and 2nd. After many years of effort, a local coalition has managed to obtain approval from the parent Open House Worldwide to bring this event to Miami and Miami Beach. Presented by the Miami Center […]
Interview with Artist Sergey Serebrennikov
Read Time: 3 mins Currently, at the museum, we have an Art Deco-themed exhibit by the Ukrainian artist, Sergey Serebrennikov. Sergey won the poster design contest for Art Deco Weekend back in 2015, and has been inspired by pastels and deco ever since! We had the pleasure of interviewing the digital artist and learned about his artistic process and […]
The Museum Plays
Read Time: < 1 min Miami New Drama and The Rubell Museum have teamed up to create an exhibit that’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen before! Six playwrights were commissioned to write ten-minute pieces that will take place in front of a work of art. This is an innovative and immersive experience you won’t want to miss. Featuring new plays […]
Historic Districts at Risk with Proposed State Legislation: SB1526 / HB1647 Mid-Session Update
Read Time: 4 mins Miami Design Preservation League has been sounding the alarm on bills being reviewed at the State of Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, which runs through early March. The bills – entitled “Regulation of Nonconforming or Unsafe Structures” – appear to be focused on ensuring unsafe structures ordered to be demolished are not delayed by […]
Our Positions at the February 13th, 2024 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 5 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Please note: the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition to that project. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us. […]
City of Miami Beach Private Property Adaptation Program to Receive Additional Funding
Read Time: 3 mins Could your property benefit from a rain garden, flood barrier, or home elevation? If you live in Miami Beach, you know that climate change is one of the key factors affecting the city. As a low-lying barrier island built on porous limestone, the city is vulnerable to flood risk, storm surges, increased rainfall, and rising […]
Agenda Preview: February 13th, 2024 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 5 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn more. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us. To review the Historic Preservation Board Agenda, including public […]
Miami New Drama Presents: Two Sisters and a Piano – Premiering January 25th
Read Time: < 1 min Embark on a journey to 1990s Havana with this captivating play written & directed By Nilo Cruz, the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright of Anna in the Tropics. Two Sisters and a Piano will be premiering at The Colony Theatre on January 25th and is themed after the Pan American Games and the Russians’ departure from Cuba. […]
Our Positions at the January 9, 2024 Historic Preservation Board
Read Time: 5 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Please note: the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition to that project. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us. […]
Urban Sketchers Miami’s Art Deco Weekend program: Interview with Ana Andras
Read Time: 5 mins Miami Design Preservation League has partnered with the Urban Sketchers Miami group to help promote their activities around historic places and urban spaces. We sat down with Ana Andras, the leader of Urban Sketchers Miami to learn about this growing movement. Urban Sketchers is a non-profit artistic movement taking place in major cities all over […]
Art Deco Weekend Specialty Tours Highlight History and Architecture in Miami Beach Jan 12th-14th
Read Time: 4 mins The 47th Annual Art Deco Weekend is happening January 12-14th in Miami Beach. Join us for three days of live jazz, educational lectures, a classic car show, and more – all amidst the endless Art Deco of Ocean Drive and Miami Beach. In addition to our world-famous Ocean Drive Architectural Tours, festival visitors have a plethora […]